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Jean-Yves Péron I Vicini Dolcetto 2023

Name: Jean-Yves Péron I Vicini Dolcetto 2023
Brand: Jean-Yves Péron
SKU: JYP-DOLCETTO
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Style: Dry, medium-bodied red; fruit-forward and lively with Dolcetto's characteristic dark fruit, almonds, and firm but accessible tannins softened by carbonic maceration
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Dolcetto; organically farmed vineyards in Casale Monferrato and Asti, Piedmont, Italy; calcareous clay soils; sourced through the I Vicini project
Winemaking: Whole-bunch carbonic maceration without destemming; native yeast fermentation; aged one year in old neutral oak barrels; no fining, no filtration; zero added sulfites; Vin de France
Serving temperature & decanting: Serve at 57-61°F; no decanting needed; enjoyable lightly chilled at 54°F
Pairing: Tajarin al ragù bianco
Similar to: Carbonic Dolcetto d'Alba, lighter Barbera d'Asti, natural Beaujolais-style red

Jean-Yves Péron I Vicini Dolcetto 2023 is a dry red wine made by Jean-Yves Péron under his I Vicini négociant label, from 100% Dolcetto sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Piedmont, Italy, through his long-term grower relationships with Paolo Angelino in Casale Monferrato and Giorgio Barbero in Asti. Consistent with all I Vicini reds, the grapes are whole-bunch carbonic macerated without destemming, then fermented with native yeasts and aged one year in old neutral oak barrels. Jean-Yves Péron I Vicini Dolcetto 2023 is bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfites under Vin de France.

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Producer profile

Jean-Yves Péron

Jean-Yves Péron is a pioneering natural winemaker based in the Savoie region of the French Alps. Born and raised in Savoie, he studied oenology in Bordeaux in the late 1990s and gained experience working with renowned winemakers such as Thierry Allemand in Cornas and Bruno Schueller in Alsace. In 2004, he returned to his native region to establish his own domaine, focusing on reviving ancient vineyards and producing wines that express the unique alpine terroir.

Péron's vineyards are situated on steep, terraced slopes between 350 and 550 meters above sea level, primarily around the medieval village of Conflans and the commune of Fréterive. These plots are planted with old vines—some over a century old—of indigenous grape varieties such as Jacquère, Altesse, Roussanne, and Mondeuse. The soils, rich in mica-schist and limestone, contribute to the distinctive minerality of his wines. Péron practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, eschewing chemical treatments and certifications, preferring to let his wines speak for themselves.

In the cellar, Péron employs low-intervention techniques, including whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and minimal or no added sulfur. His red wines often undergo carbonic maceration, while his white wines may see extended skin contact, resulting in complex, textural expressions reminiscent of Northern Italian "orange" wines. Notable cuvées include "La Petite Robe," "Les Barrieux," and "Côtillon des Dames," each reflecting the nuances of their specific vineyard sites.

Beyond his estate wines, Péron has expanded his repertoire through the "I Vicini" project, collaborating with organic growers in Piedmont, Italy. This initiative allows him to work with Italian grape varieties like Barbera, Grignolino, and Moscato, applying his natural winemaking philosophy to new terroirs. Through both his Savoie-based wines and cross-border collaborations, Jean-Yves Péron continues to redefine the potential of alpine viticulture, crafting wines that are both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition.

Wine region

Savoie, France

Piedmont is Italy's premier red wine region, occupying the northwestern corner of the country in the foothills and plains of the Alps, bounded by France to the west and Switzerland to the north. It is best known internationally for Nebbiolo-based wines, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco, but the region's diversity of indigenous varieties extends well beyond those flagship appellations. Dolcetto, Barbera, Grignolino, Freisa, Pelaverga, and Ruché are among the many reds grown across Piedmont's different provinces, each with distinct terroir characteristics and stylistic traditions.

Dolcetto is one of Piedmont's most widely planted and historically significant red grapes. It is cultivated across multiple DOC zones, including Dolcetto d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Asti, Dolcetto di Dogliani, Dolcetto di Ovada, and others, each reflecting a different expression of the variety depending on soil type, altitude, and exposition. In Casale Monferrato, where Péron's primary sourcing partner Paolo Angelino farms, the soils are predominantly calcareous clay, similar to much of the Monferrato zone, which produces Dolcetto of medium body with firm but accessible tannins and characteristic dark fruit. In Asti, where Giorgio Barbero farms, similar clay-limestone conditions prevail, with the added influence of the Tanaro River valley's moderating climate.

Despite its name, which translates loosely as "little sweet one," Dolcetto produces dry wines with firm tannin and moderate to high natural acidity. The sweetness association comes from the grape's low malic acid content, which gives it a softer, rounder mouthfeel than Barbera or Nebbiolo despite similar phenolic levels. In conventional Piedmontese production, Dolcetto is almost always destemmed before fermentation. Jean-Yves Péron's decision to vinify it whole-bunch with carbonic maceration results in a wine with lighter extraction, more aromatic lift, and a freshness rarely found in the variety's conventional register.

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